katunga primary school newsletter · term 1, week 1 january 28, 2016 1 thrive, strive and achieve...

TERM 1, WEEK 1 January 28, 2016

1 Thrive, Strive and Achieve

Calendar of Events:

Term Dates 2016

Term 1 27 January (school teachers start) to 24th

March

Term 2 11 April – 24 June

Term 3 11 July – 16 September

Term 4 3 October – 20 December

*The first day of Term 1 is a student free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival

of students.

Monday, 8th

February Swimming program commences

Monday, 15th

February School Council Meeting at school commencing at 6.00pm.

Welcome Back

Welcome back to school to all families for the 2016 school year. The children seem refreshed from their holidays and

keen to learn in their new classrooms. We do not have any change in staffing this year apart from downgrading to four

classroom teachers. This year is an important one in our triennial cycle as it is our school review year. This means that

an external person from another school or department will review our policies, procedures and practises. In this

process, staff, students, school council and parents will be asked to provide information. I will keep you up to date

when the review is happening.

Our swimming program starts on February 8th and will run for ten swimming days. The cost of this program is included in

our School fees. This is an important program for the children and the focus is on water safety with stroke development

being introduced as the children’s competence improves. We need parent volunteers for this program to operate so

please consider participating in the program if you can be at the Numurkah pool from 12.00 – 1.00pm for the swimming

sessions. Please refer to the attached roster and contact the office or return the form with your availability if you are

able to assist in anyway. A parent information session will be held on Friday the 5th of February at 10.00 am for parents

who are assisting with the program.

Other dates to be aware of that our school will be involved in includes Saturday March 12th where we cater for the

Waaia Tractor Pull as well as Bunnings BBQ on February 7th in Shepparton. Both of these days are major fundraisers for

the school and we have enjoyed significant parent participation in previous years. Of course more information on these

activities will follow.

New Preps for 2016

Harlii, Jesse, William, Toby, Tilly, Hadassah,

Kale, Andrew, Max, Molly, Rylee, Havanah, Lily

& Pippa. Absent Blair & Jacob.

Katunga Primary School

Newsletter

January 28th, 2016

Phone: 58 646 365

Email: [email protected]

REMINDER

PREP STUDENTS ARE NOT

REQUIRED AT SCHOOL ON

WEDNESDAYS FOR THE MONTH

OF FEBRUARY



I have attached information about the forthcoming tennis trials for children that will take place on Wednesday February

10th in Shepparton. Please contact the school if you would like your child to participate in the tennis trials.

This year looks like another busy one. We are looking forward to it as a staff and I envisage that you as parents are in

the same boat. Let’s make it an excellent year for everyone involved in the Katunga Primary School community and give

our students every opportunity to Strive, Thrive and Achieve in 2016.

Scott McKenzie - Principal

Bus Travellers

Parents should note that if you have made other than normal travel arrangements for your child you must inform the school. Without a note or telephone call, your child will be put on the bus and dropped off at their regular stop. Please note that only registered bus travellers are able to travel on the school bus.

Permission Form and Confidential Student Information/Bus Policy

In order to keep our school records up to date we are asking parents to read through the School Bus Policy, Student Information form and sign the Permission / Consent form being sent home today. All students will travel on a bus at some stage for excursions etc therefore we ask all families to complete the Bus form.

Please return completed forms to school as soon as possible so that we have your child’s records up to date.

Library Books

Thank you to everyone who has returned books in 2015. Can you please have another look at home to see if there are

any other library books hanging around as we do have some books not accounted for. We will begin borrowing from

the library next week. At present the library is in the old grade 5/6 room. This will continue to be the case in 2016 until

we have refurbished the other building.

Privately run Music classes (DILLMAC Entertainment)

Andrew from DILLMAC will once again by out at our school this year. He will start running lessons next Tuesday for the

guitar or keyboard. If you are interested in having your child participate in these lessons you can either contact Andrew

directly (see flyer at end of newsletter) or the office where we can supply you with an enrolment form. To participate in

these lessons you must pay DILLMAC Entertainment as it is a privately run class, these classes are not ran by the school.

Personal Property

Personal property is often brought to school by students, staff and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. The Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it will generally not pay for any loss or damage to such property.

Lunch Orders

Lunch orders are provided from the Katunga General Store each day of the school week. Order forms are available from the foyer of the office. Parents are encouraged to speak with Peter or Vicki at the Katunga General Store if they wish to open accounts otherwise money should be placed in an envelope with the child’s order and placed in the blue container in the foyer of the school. Lunch orders are collected each morning and lunches brought back to the school at 1pm. Please note a couple of changes to the order form. Dim Sims and toasted sandwiches will now be available from Monday the 1st of February.



School Banking

Student Banking Day is MONDAY each week.

Bank books with deposit slip filled out and money should be left at the office on MONDAY mornings, these will then be processed electronically, bank books are then returned to the children. Our school receives $5 for every new Youthsaver account opened, plus 5% of the value of each deposit (to a maximum of $10 per individual student).

Student banking kits are available or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the office.

School Uniform

Attached to today’s newsletter is a uniform order form. If you would like to order please return order forms by Wednesday the 3rd of February. Whilst we continue to hold a limited supply of uniforms on hand we would appreciate it if parents take this opportunity to have a look at their supplies and order where needed.

Shepparton Tennis Trials

Schools are invited to enter students to participate in a round robin competition in Shepparton which will culminate in

sending teams to the region trials in Wangaratta.

The boys will play in the morning & the girls in the afternoon

The boys registration will be at 9.15am

Girls registration will be at 12.30pm

We ask that students are highly skilled this is not a come and try day.

Students to bring own racquets and balls.

VENUE: McEWEN RESERVE TENNIS CLUB BACK OF McEWEN RESERVE SHEPPARTON

DATE: WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2016

TIME: 9.15AM BOYS & 12.30PM GIRLS

COST: $10.00 per student (Parents are to pay this fee to the school prior to registration)

Entries must be returned by Friday 5 February.

McEwen Reserve Tennis Club will have their canteen operating on the day

and food & drinks will be available.



Parents Club

Parents Club will be holding a meeting on Friday the 5th of February at 9.15 am. Parents Club is a wonderful way to meet new friends and become involved in your child/children’s schooling life. We welcome all parents to come along and have a cuppa and share ideas for our upcoming events.

The first major fundraisers for the year will be the Bunnings BBQ held on Sunday the 7th of February and the Waaii Tractor Pull held on Saturday the 12th of March. Plenty of helpers will be needed for these events to be successful. Below is a roster for the Bunnings BBQ, if you are able to assist please contact the school office or return the form below. More information regarding the Waaii Tractor Pull will follow in the coming weeks. Your help in anyway is greatly appreciated.

BUNNINGS BBQ – Sunday the 7th

February

8.00 AM – 10.00 AM 10.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 2.00 pm 2.00 – 4.00 pm

Bec Newbery Nicole Smith

Jacqui Purdon

This is the school captains for 2016 in their new Grade 6 tops.

Bailey Smith, Paige Gilmour, Sammy Simpson & Lara McKenzie.

STUDENT VOICE



Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund All application forms are available from the school office.



UNIFORM ORDER FORM Families that would like to top up uniform supplies are asked to fill out the form below and return it to school by Wednesday the 10th of February. Payment of uniforms can be made when picking up your order.

Student Names: ……………………………………………………...

SCHOOL UNIFORM LIST

Girls: School bomber jackets - navy body/ red sleeves

Polar fleece vest - navy

Polo shirts - long or short sleeve - red

Navy gabardine or tracksuit pants Navy *shorts / skirt

Blue & white check dresses (available from Numurkah Mensland, Target, Big W etc.)

Boys: School bomber jackets - navy body/red sleeves

Polar fleece vest - navy

Polo shirts - long or short sleeve - red

Navy gabardine or tracksuit pants * Navy shorts

N.B. (a) with the exception of girl’s dresses, all items are available at school at cost price. (b) blue or white skivvies may be worn in winter. (c) preferred colour of socks—navy or white (d) sensible shoes. (e) articles of clothing that children may remove at school must be clearly named.

UNIFORMS

Price Size required Number required

Total owing

Dry & Cosy Jacket $35

Polar Fleece Jumper $30

Polar Fleece Vest $18

Cargo Pants $22

Double Knee Pants $22

Box Pleat Gaberdine short $22

Fleecy Track Pants (open leg) $18

Navy Shorts - gabardine / poly cotton $18

Polo Shirt - short sleeve - red $22

Polo Shirt - long sleeve - red $25

Broad Brimmed Hats - navy $8

Total owing $



2016 Swimming Helpers

Thank you to those families who have put their names down to help out with the swimming program.

If anyone else is able to help out could you please contact the school as soon as possible so that

we can set up our swimming groups.

REMINDER: Information session will be held on Friday, 5 February @ 10.00 am

Week Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 12 noon

- 1pm

8 Feb

No swimming

10 Feb 11 Feb

No swimming

2

12 noon

- 1pm

15 Feb

16 Feb

17 Feb

18 Feb

19 Feb

3 12 noon – 1 pm

22 Feb 23 Feb



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